The Storm Within
Young Michel is in love with the attractive Madeleine, so he decides to tell his parents of his intention to marry her. He thinks his announcement is innocent enough; his engagement, however, threatens to reveal dark secrets lurking within his family's home. Yvonne, Michel's overbearing mother, concocts an elaborate scheme to drive Madeleine away, thus keeping uncomfortable household truths from being exposed.
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The Storm Within
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Dec 1, 1948
Runtime
1h 40m
Genres
Drama
User Score
64%
Original Title
Les Parents terribles
Production Companies
Les Films Ariane
Director
Jean Cocteau
Description
Young Michel is in love with the attractive Madeleine, so he decides to tell his parents of his intention to marry her. He thinks his announcement is innocent enough; his engagement, however, threatens to reveal dark secrets lurking within his family's home. Yvonne, Michel's overbearing mother, concocts an elaborate scheme to drive Madeleine away, thus keeping uncomfortable household truths from being exposed.